Thank you to the Bath Committee for the invite and to
the two sets of stewards. I was quite conscious that the dogs might have
been entered at all the shows available and therefore tried to move on
swiftly through the entry. I found many exhibits lacking in muscle and this
did affect some decisions. I was trying to find the ideal balance between
ribbing and loin and height to length whilst maintaining type and looking
for a dog that could move. Teeth were particularly concerning in the Longs.

PD (5) 1 Patton's Lesandnic Ludovic. Not my winner at
first glance but could not deny his correct proportions, good ground
clearance and sound movement. RBD and BPIB, shortlisted in Puppy Group and
looked fabulous in the big ring. 2 McCarthy-Booth & McCarthy's Ambiesque
Apollo Von Jarhiba. Lovely mover in profile but preferred length of first. 3
Norman's Silvae Klansman.

JD (3) 1 Parsons' Cloudside Picture Perfect At Shukriya.
Well balanced dog, moved well up and back and in profile. 2 Foglia's
Kentixen Abies Grandis. Has potential and moves well in profile. Needs to
muscle up to firm topline and tighten up coming and going. 3 Gwyer's Ludlow
Lapis Lazuli.

LD (3, 1) 1 Langridge's Tendrow Elberta. Really
impressed with this dog, the type I was looking for. Well ribbed back and
ideal height to length. Sound on the move and held outline whilst moving out
well in profile. BD and BOB, would have liked to have seen him in the Group.
2 Paskins' Tendrow Replays The Red Guy At Kindeace. Of good type and no
exaggerations, couldn't quite match one on the move.